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Ryan and Saucer magnolia

Name(s)

> Ryan

Tree species

> Saucer Magnolia

Location

> On UK Campus

Narrative

This tree is beautiful sight when it blooms. It's located near one of many iconic Kentucky stone fences. The tree brightens my day when I exit choir rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Many students from Singletary Center and Fine Arts will sit around it, play frisbee, talk, hang out, and climb the tree. Occasionally, a hammock will pop up, and lounging students can be found under the foliage. More often, people will sit under the tree on a ground blanket. There is a nice table shaded by the tree where I often work on assignments when the weather is nice. Sometimes, students will play their instruments outside near the tree, a welcome sight and sound.